South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market

Major South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Drivers

The South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market is expected to rise due to the growing requirement for safe water, rising water pollution, rapid water crisis, and a considerable increase in urban population. Water pollution and declining water quality are increasingly affecting both public health and the economy in South Africa. These problems are propelling the growth in the water and wastewater treatment market. Consequently, the government is heavily investing in the construction and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment plans, propelling further expansion of the market. In the forecast period, the market for water and wastewater treatment market in Saudi Arabia is also estimated to benefit from growing product rivals and release entrance to capitalize on the expansion of the market. 

In different South African communities, failing water quality poses a key threat to both the country’s economy and public health. During 2022, as per the Department of Water and Sanitation, approximately 34% of the country’s water systems are at high risk. Rapid urbanization and growing river pollution are among the primary drivers of South Africa’s significant water quality challenges. These factors are projected to increase the need for water and wastewater treatment, propelling market growth.

Moreover, damming of rivers, deforestation, mining, wetlands destruction, rapid industrialization and urbanization, agriculture, accidental water pollution, and energy use are major sources of water pollution and key factors to drive the demand for water and wastewater treatment across Saudi Arabia. 

Saudi Arabia’s rainfall is irregular, with the eastern region receiving significantly more rain than the western part. The country also faces alternating cycles of droughts and floods, impacting water availability. In addition, frequent hot and dry conditions lead to high evaporation rates. Climate change worsens these patterns, resulting in more distinct wet and dry seasons, leading to intensified and more frequent floods and droughts. Despite issues, South Africans use more water than most people globally, nearly 234 liters per person daily, while the global average of 173 liters. In 2018, a National Water and Sanitation Master Plan highlighted an expected water supply deficit of 17% by 2030. 

Water contamination is an important concern, as highlighted in a report by the Human Rights Commission, which stresses the problem of raw sewage contamination in the Vaal Dam. This dam services approximately 20 million people across three countries, including Johannesburg, the commercial hub of South Africa. Nationally, only approx. 64% of households have access to reliable and safe water, while nearly 9% of the population relies on polluted water sources which leads to the growth of Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment market.

Segments covered in the Report:

The South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market has been segmented on the basis of Type and Application. Based on the Type, the market is segmented into Equipment, Chemicals and Services. Based on the Application, the market is segmented into Commercial, Industrial and Residential. The Chemicals segment is further segmented into Coagulants & Flocculants, pH Conditioners, Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors, Disinfectants & Biocidal Products and Other Chemicals. The Equipment segment is further segmented into Filtration, Biological, Disinfection, Others.

Market Segmentation

South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market by Type

• • Chemicals
    • pH Conditioners
    • Coagulants & Flocculants
    • Disinfectants & Biocidal Products
    • Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors
    • Other Chemicals

• • Equipment
    • Biological
    • Filtration
    • Disinfection
    • Others
  • Services

South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market by Application

• • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial